Erika Lee
Washington,DC
Summary
Experienced HR Administrator with a passion for beauty seeking to transition into a full-time role as a hairstylist and makeup artist. Armed with extensive education in HR management and beauty and a strong foundation in professional hairstyling and makeup, Eager to bring a diverse skill set and passion for creativity to the beauty industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hair and Makeup Artist
Erika Kane Beauty Co [Self-employed]
12.2015 - Current
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Developed creative techniques to provide clients with latest hairstyles.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
Makeup Artist
AOFM Creative Agency
07.2015 - Current
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Conferred with producers, customers and performers to determine desired appearance.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Used makeup and prosthetics to alter appearance of actors, models and performers.
- Conducted makeup classes to help students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
Administrative Officer
Tatitlek Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2024
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Managed files and records for clients and adhered to safety procedures to prevent breaches and data misuse.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Analyzed data related to administrative costs and spending trends to prepare budgets for personnel.
- Prepared reports to assist business leaders with key decision making and strategic operational planning.
- Consulted with company management to assess requirements and develop operational enhancements to streamline processes and increase team performance.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
Personnelist (3F0X1) Human Resource Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2013 - 03.2018
- Initiated and maintained personnel and employee-related files and records and established archives to support internal audits.
- Supported well-designed compensation philosophy to promote organizational strategic plan, initiatives and business goals.
- Designed and implemented internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Shared responsibility with supervisor for updates, troubleshooting and maintenance of HRIS software system.
- Facilitated employee termination process and performed employee exit interviews to relay pertinent information to appropriate personnel.
- Liaised with broker to research and recommend employee health, dental, life and short-term and long-term disability benefits options to facilitate open enrollment.
- Assisted with design and implementation of internal training for supervisors and other personnel.
- Created and implemented employee benefit education plan and answered benefit-related questions to help employees select options.
- Assisted supervisors with employee performance management and offered recommendations for approach and process.
- Cross-trained to cover other personnel staff duties to facilitate office management.
- Updated affirmative action plan to comply with federal guidelines.
Education
Diploma - Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy
Washington, D.C.02.2025
Master of Science - Public Policy
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2022
Diploma - Professional Hairstyling & Makeup
Academy of Freelance Makeup - London
London, UK07.2015
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL02.2015
Skills
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Moustache Trimming
- Relationship Building
- Payment Processing
- Wig Styling
- New Technique Development
- Shampooing and Conditioning
- Cash Register Operation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Tool, Equipment, and Surface Sanitizing
- Hair and Face Analysis
- Bridal makeup application
- Detail-orientated
- Service Promotion
- Client Consultations
- Social Media Marketing
- Employee Onboarding
- New Employee Orientation
- Benefits Administration
- Leadership Development
Affiliations
- Professional Beauty Association
- Black Professional Beauty Association
Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- OSHA Safety Training Certification
- Barbicide Certification
- K18 Pro Certification
- Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Certification
- Dream Catchers K-Tips + Tape-In Extension Certification
Timeline
Administrative Officer
Tatitlek Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2024
Hair and Makeup Artist
Erika Kane Beauty Co [Self-employed]
12.2015 - Current
Makeup Artist
AOFM Creative Agency
07.2015 - Current
Personnelist (3F0X1) Human Resource Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2013 - 03.2018
Diploma - Cosmetology
The Salon Professional Academy
Master of Science - Public Policy
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Maryland - University College
Diploma - Professional Hairstyling & Makeup
Academy of Freelance Makeup - London
Associate of Science - Human Resources Management
Community College of The Air Force
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